Votes: Town of West Seneca
Motions and their votes, copied word for word from the minutes we've archived, newest meeting first.
Who moved and seconded, the tally and the roll call appear only where the minutes state them. They're picked out automatically, so each motion links to its page in the minutes, which are the record.
804 motions.
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing at 6:53 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to close the public hearing at 7:49 P.M. On the question, Councilmember Robertson read an email from Amanda Pitrelli - Referred to the comments she has made at previous meetings and previous emails to Town Board members - Requested the Town Board vote on the proposal and not delay a decision again as in her opinion, the delays chip away at public trust - The need for transparency is greater than ever - She and her neighbors have come together as a community with shared concerns for our property values, access to adequate utilities and proper drainage and are worried that our quality of life will severely decline as a result of…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
Page 6 of the minutes, motion 6 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to adopt the following Negative Declaration: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca, as lead agency acting pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, has reviewed Part I (long form) of the Full Environmental Assessment Form ("FEAF") prepared by the applicant for property located at 1245 Seneca Creek Road ("Subject Property"), for development of hotel units and associated site work and parking (the "Project"), and reviewed the completed Part II and Part III of the EAF analyzing the potential for the Project to result in any significant…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 8 of the minutes, motion 7 (full wording); vote on page 10, motion 7
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve Local Law 2026-6 Changing the zoning classification for the property located at 1245 Seneca Creek Road (SBL 135.08-1-13) is hereby modified to allow boutique hotel/motel buildings on the site without the service of food or drinks from R-90 to R-60A, but only to the extent set forth in the attached property map submitted by the applicant, and to modify that portion of the property upon which the banquet facility is located from R-90 to R-60A, all with such reasonable conditions as may be necessary and determined by the Town Board. Such rezoning shall remain as R-90 three hundred feet the entire width of the prope…
Failed, 1–3 Not unanimous · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 8 (full wording)
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the retirement of Lieutenant Daniel Volpe effective April 30, 2026, noting his last day on the payroll is April 29, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Auctions International for the sale or disposal of old vehicles and equipment, noting proceeds from the highway equipment will go to the Highway Fund, and proceeds from the buildings and grounds equipment will go to the General Fund for new equipment purchases. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to change the title of part- time Clerk Typist Rachel Nalewajek and appoint her as a full time Court Clerk effective May 4th, 2026, at an annual salary of $52,335.07 to be paid from the Town Justice account line 01111000.50137. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to authorize the Chief of Police to draw up specifications and set a purchase bid on the NYS Office of General Services Market Place for the purchase of three (3) new 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit police vehicles to be paid from the 2026 police vehicle budget line 01312000.50208. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to authorize the following 2026 budget amendment for the use of revenue from the 2026 CARES UP Grant awarded to the Police Department: WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca Police received a 2026 CARES UP Grant from the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. stating they were awarded a grant in the amount of $42,625.00; and WHEREAS, the fourth payment received from this grant on April 15, 2026, in the amount of $7,500.00, will be recognized as revenue in the General Fund as State Aid – Police, account 01000100.43490: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 2025 budget amendment to…
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 12 of the minutes, motion 13 (full wording); vote on page 13, motion 13
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the contract with Ellis & Associates (E&A) in an amount not to exceed $14,089.00 to provide an aquatic safety and swim program to be paid from the Building Recreation Fund account 04000000.20032. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to approve the attached rates for the 2026 pool season. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the following fee schedule for the 2026 Swimming Lessons: Participant Category Recommended Rate (per 6-session block) West Seneca Resident $65.00 Non-Resident $75.00 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to Kindly approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respected funds as follows: General Fund: $ 635,686.87 Highway Fund: $ 180,527.27 Capital Fund: $ 91,255.41 Sewer Districts: $ 10,295.85 Water Districts: $ 0.00 Drainage District: $ 0.00 Gas Conversion Lighting Districts: $ 86.63 Electric Lighting Districts: $ 1,948.10 Total: $ 919,800.13 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to receive and file the Final ARPA report. 14 WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-08 West Seneca, NY 14224 April 27, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
Page 14 of the minutes, motion 18; vote on page 15, motion 18
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to receive and file the Building and Plumbing Reports for March 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 P.M. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Lang, seconded by Greenan, to open Public Hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Lang, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Lang, to approve Proofs of Publication. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Stachowski, seconded by Greenan, to approve March Meeting Minutes. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan, to table until May 27, 2026, meeting. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to approve 18” setback. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Stachowski, seconded by Lang, to approve construction of 6’ fence in front/side yard. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Lang, to approve the installation of a generator. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Lang, seconded by Greenan, to approve construction of 6’ fence in front/side yard. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Lang, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Stachowski, seconded by Tronolone, to approve of 26 parking spaces. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Stachowski, seconded by Tronolone
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan, to approve of 4’ setback from lot line. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan
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Motion by Lang, seconded by Greenan, to approve of 8.5 separation from patio roof to pool. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Lang, seconded by Greenan
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2026-012 Request of Richard Radwan for the property located at 76 Sunnyside Drive for a variance to allow a 10.5 front setback for a pool (30' front setback required). The board approved a significant front yard setback variance for a pool installation at 76 Sunnyside Drive, a corner lot with power line restrictions. - Applicant: Richard, homeowner at 76 Sunnyside Drive. - Request: A variance to allow a 10.5-foot setback for a pool, where a 30-foot front yard setback is required. - Justification: The applicant cannot install the pool in the backyard due to overhead NYSEG power lines and the required 18-foot clearance. The only possible location is the side yard, which is considered a front y…
Carried
Page 9 of the minutes, motion 12 (full wording)
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Motion by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan, to approve a 10.5 front setback for a pool. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Tronolone, seconded by Greenan
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2026-013 Request of Kristina Lighten for property located at 2 Cheryl Road to allow for construction of a 6' high fence in front/side yard (maximum height in front/side yard 4' and rear yard 6'). The board approved a variance to allow a six-foot-high fence in a required front/side yard area at 2 Cheryl Road. - Applicant: Christina Layton, owner of 2 Cheryl Road. - Request: A variance to construct a 6-foot-high privacy fence where a maximum height of 4 feet is allowed. - Project Details: The property is a corner lot, making the area along the back of the house an official "front side yard." The applicant is replacing a chain-link fence and will keep the portion adjacent to the sidewalk at a c…
Carried
Page 10 of the minutes, motion 14 (full wording)
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Lang presented the area variance test findings. Is there an undesirable change to the neighborhood? No. The improvement is consistent with the character of the neighborhood. Is there an alternative? Yes. Alternative methods were explored, and the proposal minimizes the variance by limiting the six-foot fence to the back of the home. Is the request substantial? No. The request is not substantial and is consistent with other similar variances previously approved.
Result not stated
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Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to approve of construction of a 6’ fence in front/side yard. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0, 1 abstaining · Moved by Greenan, seconded by Lang
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Motion by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Lipiew, to approve the Environmental Commission meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Lipiew
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Motion by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Brittany Hernon, to nominate Ben Szablewski as Vice Chairperson. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Chairperson Amadon, seconded by Ms. Brittany Hernon
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Motion by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Lipiew, to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM. Ayes: All Noes: None Abstain: None Motion: Carried
Carried unanimously · Moved by Mr. Szablewski, seconded by Ms. Lipiew
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the agenda as published with the following changes: move Personnel Item nos. 6 and 7 to the beginning of the meeting and add a walk-on personnel item no. 11 from Councilmember Sherman. Councilmember Breidenstein referred to Communications item no. 3 and stated the amount to be voted on is $11,000 not $13,000. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to approve Meeting Minutes 2026-06 of March 23, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to change the position title of Elyse Engleka from “Cashier” in the Town Clerk’s Office to full-time “Clerk Typist (HELPS)” in the Police Department, effective April 14, 2026, to be paid in accordance with the White Collar Union Contract at a starting salary of $52,110.56 from account code 001.3120.0137. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to create the position "Assistant Director of Finance", and authorize the Supervisor's Office to submit the attached PO17 form to Erie County Personnel. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein
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Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to accept the resignation of Haris Ismail from the Environmental Commission effective March 20, 2026. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Carried, 4–0 · Moved by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein